10 Best Pumpkin-Carving Kits and Tools for Every Skill Set

The occasion to carve up a pumpkin for entryway display comes but once a year, so don't break the bank on pricey, seldom-used items — here are 10 pumpkin-carving kits and tools, all for $30 or way under.

This kid-safe, four-piece kit is a great way for youngsters to get involved with the pumpkin carvingthis year. This one is packed with two carving tools, a marker, and a scooper. With 10 spooky stencils also included, plan for an extra-large pumpkin posse displayed on your doorstep this year.

For adding finely engraved lines to designs, pumpkin-carving pros are likely to reach for a set of linoleum cutters. This pick from Speedball comes with five interchangeable edges (all conveniently stored inside of the handle!), letting you create contrasting ribbons of varying widths around the exterior of your gourd.

This stainless steel set is tops when it comes to pumpkin-sculpting — the scoop gets all the goop out, the sawtooth carver cuts the lid and works on the biggest features, and the etching tool adds definition and stylistic finesse to the final product.

If you're going for a constellation or luminaria-inspired look, opt for this inexpensive set of hole cutters to make short work of the job. Just scoop the insides of your pumpkin out, use a marker or wax pencil to outline your shape, then punch in as many holes as you desire!

An ideal tool for shading, engraving, or using in conjunction with a sculpting kit, this battery-operated rotary carver easily punches in pinholes, and it's great for those sculptors who don't have the steadiest hand. Users also note that it works best with lithium batteries.

Free-handing is hard, and there's no going back once you've made a nick in the wrong direction! Let this set of cookie cutters be your guide. Press any of these shapes into a hollow pumpkin rind hard enough to leave an indentation, and finish the job by carving through with a mini-saw.

To make moon-like craters, simply scoop off a bit of pumpkin rind with a melon baller. Young kids can also try their hand at crafting their own jack-o'-lantern face this way, before graduating to more complex tool sets.

Before you cut, you must gut your gourd. This whisk-shaped slicer can be used with any electric or cordless drill to easily remove the strings and seeds, while also allowing you to thin the inner rind of your pumpkin.

Trying your hand at a pumpkin sculpture this year? Your serrated mini-saws won't provide the detailing that these looped tools will. This kit is designed to peel away the outer rind until your desired 3-D design emerges.